Minimum

The Intel Core i5-10400F and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER combination delivers a wide spread of frame rates in Minimum, ranging from a demanding 32 FPS at 4K Ultra to a fluid 188 FPS at 1080p Low. The recorded data shows that this 2019 GPU and 2020 CPU pairing remains highly capable for this 2014 third-person shooter, with the primary constraint shifting from raw performance at lower resolutions to GPU throughput at higher ones.

Measured FPS Breakdown

The database contains exact frame rate measurements for 12 distinct resolution and settings combinations. The data is split across 1080p, 1440p, and 4K, with four quality presets each: Low, Medium, High, and Ultra. The averages tell a clear story of scaling, while the min and max values, available only for the Medium preset, offer a glimpse into frame pacing.

At 1920x1080, the results are consistently high. The Low preset reaches an average of 188 FPS. Medium averages 144 FPS, with a recorded minimum of 122 FPS and a maximum of 165 FPS. High drops to 121 FPS average, while Ultra, the most demanding setting, still holds an average of 92 FPS. This shows a comfortable margin above the 60 FPS threshold at every quality level.

Moving to 2560x1440, the frame rates remain strong but show the expected cost of additional pixels. Low averages 121 FPS. Medium averages 93 FPS, with min and max recorded at 79 FPS and 106 FPS respectively. High averages 78 FPS. The Ultra preset sits at an average of 59 FPS, which is technically just below the 60 FPS playable threshold. This is the first setting where the combination begins to show strain.

At 3840x2160, the GPU workload becomes significant. Low averages 65 FPS, remaining playable. Medium averages 50 FPS, with a minimum of 42 FPS and a maximum of 57 FPS. High averages 42 FPS, and Ultra drops to 32 FPS. The pattern is linear: each step up in quality costs roughly 8-10 FPS at this resolution, and only the Low preset clears the 60 FPS line.

CPU and GPU Roles

The scaling between resolutions and presets indicates that the RTX 2070 SUPER is the dominant factor in this configuration. The CPU, a 6-core, 12-thread Comet Lake part, provides a solid foundation, but the frame rate deltas between 1080p and 4K are substantial, pointing to GPU-bound performance.

Evidence from the benchmark data supports this. At 1080p Low, the system produces 188 FPS, which is a workload that can stress the CPU's single-thread performance. The i5-10400F has a 3dmark_single_thread score of 688 and a passmark_single_thread score of 2541. These scores are adequate for high frame rates, but the jump to 1440p Low shows a drop to 121 FPS, a 36% reduction. This drop is far larger than what a purely CPU-limited scenario would show, indicating that the GPU's rendering load is the bottleneck.

The role of the GPU becomes even clearer when comparing the High preset across resolutions. At 1080p High, the average is 121 FPS. At 1440p High, it falls to 78 FPS. At 4K High, it collapses to 42 FPS. This is a reduction of over 65% from 1080p to 4K. The RTX 2070 SUPER, with its 8 GB of GDDR6 memory and 448.0 GB/s bandwidth, is being saturated by the pixel count. The CPU, meanwhile, is likely idling, as the thread count and clock speeds are sufficient to feed the GPU at these lower output rates.

Conversely, the Ultra preset at 1440p and 4K highlights the GPU's limits. At 1440p Ultra, the average is 59 FPS, and at 4K Ultra, it is 32 FPS. These are not CPU bottlenecks; they are the result of the TU104 chip reaching its compute capacity. The data suggests that for this game, the i5-10400F is never the limiting factor, even at low resolution and settings where CPU overhead is typically highest.

Best Settings per Resolution

The playable threshold for this analysis is 60 FPS. The verdict data identifies the most demanding preset that stays at or above this level for each resolution.

At 1920x1080, all four presets clear 60 FPS. The best settings are therefore Ultra, which delivers an average of 92 FPS. This provides the maximum visual quality while maintaining a significant buffer above the playable line.

At 2560x1440, the Ultra preset falls short at 59 FPS. The best settings are High, with an average of 78 FPS. This is a comfortable margin, and the Medium preset, at 93 FPS, is also an option for those prioritizing frame rate over visual fidelity.

At 3840x2160, the situation is more restrictive. High, Medium, and Ultra all fail to reach 60 FPS. The best settings are Low, which averages 65 FPS. This is the only playable option at 4K, and it shows that the RTX 2070 SUPER is not suited for maximum quality at this resolution in Minimum.

FAQ

*Q: Can this PC run Minimum at 1080p with the highest settings?*

A: Yes. The database shows an average of 92 FPS at 1920x1080 with the Ultra preset, which is well above the 60 FPS playable threshold.

Q: What is the best visual preset I can use at 1440p while staying at 60 FPS?

A: The High preset at 2560x1440 delivers an average of 78 FPS. The Ultra preset dips to 59 FPS, so High is the most demanding preset that maintains playability.

Q: Is 4K gaming possible with this hardware?

A: Yes, but only with the Low preset. The data shows 65 FPS average at 3840x2160 on Low. Medium, High, and Ultra all fall below 60 FPS, with Ultra at 32 FPS.

Q: How does the RTX 2070 SUPER compare to its nearest rivals in this context?

A: The GPU's average benchmark score is 20282. Its nearest rival, the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, scores 20480, which is 1% higher. The Intel Arc B570 and Arc A750 are also close, with scores 1.3% and 1.5% higher respectively. These differences are minor and would translate to similar in-game performance.

Q: What is the CPU's performance profile relative to its peers?

A: The i5-10400F has an average benchmark score of 14185. The Intel Xeon 6756E is 0.2% slower, the AMD EPYC 7552 is 0.5% slower, and the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C is 0.6% faster. These are all within a 1% margin, indicating the CPU is a mid-pack performer that is not a bottleneck here.

Q: What are the minimum frame rates on the Medium preset?

A: The recorded minimums are 122 FPS at 1080p, 79 FPS at 1440p, and 42 FPS at 4K. These are the only min/max values captured in the database.

Similar Performance Alternatives

The nearest rivals for both components suggest that other hardware combinations would produce very similar results in Minimum. The CPU's closest competitor is the AMD Ryzen 3 7320C, which has an average score 0.6% higher. The Intel Xeon 6756E is 0.2% lower. These differences are negligible, meaning a system with any of these CPUs paired with the same GPU would likely produce frame rates within a few FPS of the measured values.

For the GPU, the closest alternatives are the NVIDIA Quadro M4000M, the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 Mobile, the Intel Arc B570, and the Intel Arc A750. The Quadro M4000M scores 1% higher, while the RTX 3070 Mobile scores 1.2% higher, the Arc B570 scores 1.3% higher, and the Arc A750 scores 1.5% higher. These deltas are all under 2%, so any of these GPUs paired with the i5-10400F would be expected to deliver nearly identical performance, with the same resolution and preset limitations. The 4K Ultra setting would still be a challenge, and 1080p Ultra would still be a smooth experience.

How This Combo Ranks

The combination of the i5-10400F and RTX 2070 SUPER is ranked 2142 out of 3712 tested combos for Minimum. This places it in the upper half of all systems in the database, roughly in the 58th percentile. The ranking reflects the balance between the CPU's 68th percentile performance among all CPUs and the GPU's 65th percentile performance among all GPUs.

This rank indicates that while this is not a top-tier enthusiast system, it is also far from a low-end configuration. The data shows that it outperforms a significant portion of the tested hardware, and the frame rates measured in-game confirm its suitability for high-refresh-rate 1080p play and solid 1440p performance. The rank is a holistic measure, and the specific game results show that the hardware is well-matched for Minimum's engine, avoiding the pitfalls of a severe CPU or GPU bottleneck.

The Verdict

The verdict data is clear: this PC can run Minimum effectively across most common display configurations.

At 1920x1080, the system is fully capable. The verdict lists High, Low, Medium, and Ultra as playable settings, with the best setting being Ultra at 92 FPS. This means a player can enjoy the game at maximum visual quality with a frame rate well above the 60 FPS target.

At 2560x1440, the system remains strong. The playable settings are High, Low, and Medium. The best setting is High at 78 FPS. The Ultra preset falls just short of the threshold at 59 FPS, so players seeking 60+ FPS at 1440p should stick with High or lower.

At 3840x2160, the system is limited. Only the Low preset is playable, averaging 65 FPS. The Medium, High, and Ultra presets all fail to reach 60 FPS. For 4K gaming, the user must compromise on quality to maintain smooth performance.

In summary, the Core i5-10400F and RTX 2070 SUPER combination is a strong performer for Minimum. It delivers excellent 1080p performance, good 1440p performance, and acceptable 4K performance only at the lowest settings. The data indicates that the GPU is the primary limiter at higher resolutions, but the overall package remains a capable choice for this title.